Grammys 2014 red carpet report card

Kate Kennedy, QMI AgencyMusicians gave fans an Oscars preview on the 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet, with many in ornate, long gowns with loads of sparkle and skin. Check out the style highs and lows as we grade all the big star looks.

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Star Ciara Grade: B+ Behold Ciara's glittering baby bump! We can get past the unfortunate strands lying across her décolletage in this sexy Emilio Pucci gown, as they're probably a structural necessity. Baby had better get used to sparkles - we're just saying.

Star Katy Perry Grade: C+ Is this whimsical Valentino gown a sign Perry's veering back to her costume days? We hope so, because couture seems to wash out her spirit - or complexion, as is the case above. It's worth noting that Perry's top bun is not the relaxed pom-pom one sees leaving yoga class. This is a Street Fighter-style headpiece you do not want to meet in a dark alleyway.

Star Madonna Grade: F Best case scenario: Madge's son David wants to play dress-up, mom calls agent "Anything going on tonight? The Grammys? That'll work." The pair have a fun evening in Ralph Lauren-does-Dolce and Gabbana-doing-Jean Paul Gaultier suits. Yes, we know she performed with Macklemore. We're talking imaginary best case scenario.

Star Paula Patton Grade: F As Cher Horrowitz would say, you've got to give Patton snaps for her courageous fashion efforts. Those are lions, for Pete's sake! Lady is not going to stop throwing over-the-top gowns against the red carpet until one of them sticks.

Star Rita Ora Grade: B Ora's pristine brushed waves smokey eyes were on the mark, and her Lanvin dress - hel-lo, Lanvin - is nice enough, but the fit wasn't quite there and she looked a little stiff. We're glad she showed off her legs, though.

Star Beyonce Grade: B+ This is not a dress. These flowers strung themselves together and gathered over their mother goddess in a purposefully flattering way, careful to cover her lady bits. You may bow to your new queen.

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Star Taylor Swift Grade: A- Sweetheart nailed her spot as a permanent fixture on best dressed lists in her "chainmail" Gucci Première column gown. She looks about seven feet tall and cute-as-button - not an easy feat! Minus points for the reality TV star shoes.

Star Cyndi Lauper Grade: C+ Few women would rock a cape and chain jewelry like Lauper - nevermind the hair. We've seen this Alexander McQueen neck piece on a number celebrities (plus a Real Housewife), but none of them have looked so ornate while screeching "Wassssssssup!".

Star Miranda Lambert Grade: B Pamella Roland wrapped Lambert's slim figure up in a gorgeous column gown; it was Christmas come very early for hubby Blake Shelton - who suited up with jeans next to this vision of countrydom. No.

Star Anna Faris Grade: B+ Funny lady was a demure flower in a Fitriani and Sutra gown that wrapped around her beautiful figure like a dream. Her ornate bracelet and ring compensated for the clunky earrings. If only she wore her hair up!